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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The Mecca, Chicago, Illinois)

Date

February 1950

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4340.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (The Mecca, Chicago, Illinois)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

February 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4340.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Handrail 99.7
Architecture 98
Balcony 98
Building 98
Face 77.6
Head 77.6
Formal Wear 71.5
Clothing 67.8
Coat 67.8
Hat 65.6
Railing 57.3
Outdoors 55.8
Reading 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

people 99.8
adult 98.4
man 96.8
one 96.5
group together 94.9
wear 94.4
leader 91.9
vehicle 88.8
monochrome 88.3
administration 88.1
two 87.3
military 86.5
group 86.4
war 86.3
uniform 85.3
transportation system 84.8
retro 84.1
street 83.5
outfit 83.1
woman 79.5

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

wheeled vehicle 80.8
shopping cart 66.8
handcart 54.3
tricycle 45.6
conveyance 33.9
vehicle 28.7
container 26.2
old 22.3
grunge 19.6
wall 18.1
vintage 17.4
building 16.3
black 14.4
antique 13.8
paint 13.6
texture 13.2
dirty 12.6
architecture 12.5
backboard 11.7
frame 11.7
equipment 11.5
structure 11.4
grungy 11.4
art 11.1
snow 10.9
space 10.9
retro 10.7
person 10.5
outdoors 10.4
pattern 10.3
color 10
aged 10
border 9.9
ancient 9.5
weathered 9.5
people 9.5
man 9.4
travel 9.2
paper 8.6
winter 8.5
street 8.3
rough 8.2
danger 8.2
sport 8.1
history 8
water 8
text 7.9
cold 7.7
torn 7.7
blank 7.7
tree 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
house 7.5
city 7.5
grain 7.4
exterior 7.4
worker 7.1
sky 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

wall 95.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-24
Gender Male, 63.2%
Calm 54.7%
Disgusted 33.7%
Surprised 7.4%
Fear 6.3%
Confused 3.3%
Sad 2.8%
Happy 1.9%
Angry 1.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

paintings art 92.2%
streetview architecture 3.5%
nature landscape 3.4%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

an old photo of a man sitting on a balcony

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a man sitting on a bench in a room

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image appears to be a photographic negative. It shows a figure standing or seated behind an ornate wrought iron railing, possibly on a balcony or staircase. The individual is dressed formally, wearing a coat and perhaps a hat. The details of the railing are intricate, with symmetrical swirling designs. The surrounding environment is faint, possibly indicating an indoor setting such as a grand hall or building. The negative format inverses the light and dark areas of the scene, which gives it a ghostly and unclear appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a negative photograph of a man standing on a balcony or platform. The man is wearing a coat and hat, and both of his hands are folded in front of him, possibly holding an object. The balcony features ornate metalwork decorations that are visible across its length. The photograph's surface shows signs of age or exposure-related imperfections, such as spots and streaks, which are common in old negatives.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a person sitting on an ornate, decorative bench or platform. The person is wearing what looks like traditional robes or garments, and is seated in a formal, upright posture. The background is a plain, textured wall or surface. The overall scene has a historical or ceremonial feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a historical black and white photograph from the Harvard University Art Museums collection. The image shows someone in formal Victorian-era clothing standing behind what appears to be an ornate iron or metal railing with decorative scrollwork patterns. The railing appears to be part of a balcony or similar architectural feature. The photograph has some age-related deterioration visible, with spots and imperfections typical of early photographic processes. The overall composition is quite formal and static, which was common for photographs of that period due to the long exposure times required. The credit line indicates this image is from the President and Fellows of Harvard College collection.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing on a balcony, with a decorative railing in front of him. The man is wearing a dark jacket and hat, and appears to be holding a cane or walking stick in his right hand. He is standing behind an ornate wrought-iron railing that has a floral pattern.

The background of the image is a plain wall, and the overall atmosphere suggests that the photo was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The image has a vintage feel to it, with a slight blur and graininess that is characteristic of older photographs.

The image appears to be a formal portrait, possibly taken for a family album or as a keepsake. The man's attire and the ornate railing suggest that he may have been a member of the upper class or a professional of some sort. Overall, the image is a charming and evocative snapshot of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing behind an ornate railing. The man is wearing a dark jacket, light-colored pants, and a hat. He has his hands clasped together in front of him.

The railing is made of metal and features intricate designs, including leaves and vines. It appears to be part of a balcony or staircase.

In the background, there is a wall with a textured surface. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly in a formal setting such as a museum or government building.

At the bottom of the image, there is a copyright notice that reads "© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)". This suggests that the image is part of a collection owned by Harvard University.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

A black-and-white photograph depicts a man standing on a balcony with a railing. He is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, and he appears to be looking at something in front of him. The railing is made of metal, and it has a design on it. The image has a watermark on the bottom left corner that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)" and a number "P1970.4340.0001".

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person standing on a balcony. The person is wearing a hat and a long coat, and he is holding a camera. He is standing on the balcony, which has a decorative railing with intricate designs. The person is looking directly at the camera. The balcony has a concrete wall behind it. The photograph has a vintage look and appears to be old.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a man standing behind a decorative iron railing. The image appears to be a negative.

The man is wearing a long coat or robe and a hat. He is standing with his hands clasped in front of him. The railing has an intricate floral design. Below the railing are visible steps. The photograph has visible signs of age, including scratches and dust. The top part of the image is blurry as is the bottom.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a monochrome (black and white) photograph with a somewhat grainy texture, suggesting it could be an older photograph, possibly from a film negative. The image is in the negative state, meaning light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light.

Subject and Composition:

  • A person is standing on what appears to be a balcony or terrace. The person is wearing a hat and coat and is standing with their hands clasped in front of them.
  • There's an ornate, decorative wrought-iron railing in front of the person. The railing has an intricate pattern of curves and floral elements.
  • The composition is centered, with the person being the primary focal point.
  • Behind the person is what appears to be the wall of a building.

Details:

  • The negative quality makes it hard to see exact features, but the person is clearly the subject of the photograph.
  • The railing's design gives a sense of architectural interest, suggesting a building of some elegance.
  • The image has some surface imperfections, typical of aged photography, such as scratches and dust.

Overall, the photograph captures a moment of a person on a balcony with architectural details.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be a vintage black-and-white photograph. It features an elderly man standing on a balcony or terrace. He is dressed in traditional attire, which includes a long robe and a cap. The man is leaning on a decorative railing that has intricate metalwork designs. The background is somewhat faded, possibly due to the age of the photograph, and the overall image has a historical feel to it.

The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums), indicating that it might be part of their collection. The image has a reference number, P1970.4340.0001, which could be used to locate more specific information about the photograph within the museum's archives.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph showing an individual sitting on a decorative cast-iron bench. The bench features intricate designs, likely floral or nature-inspired patterns, which are etched into the metal. The person appears to be wearing formal attire, including a jacket and a hat, which suggests the photo may have been taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The background is plain, with a textured wall, and there is an overall vintage aesthetic to the image. The photograph has a slightly faded or aged appearance, typical of older photographic prints. The bottom of the image includes a caption indicating that it is from the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically labeled as "P1970.4340.0001."

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a person sitting on a decorative iron railing. The individual is wearing a jacket, a hat, and light-colored pants. The background is plain and appears to be a wall. The image has a vintage or antique quality, with some signs of wear and tear, such as scratches and discoloration. The photograph is credited to the President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums).

Text analysis

Amazon

College
and
Art
(Harvard
Fellows
Museums)
of
Harvard
President
University
© President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)
P1970.4340.0001
©

Google

Q President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums) P1970.4340.0001
Q
President
and
Fellows
of
Harvard
College
(Harvard
University
Art
Museums)
P1970.4340.0001